Josepha Madigan (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

However, surely it is not just one company that makes locks. I am just trying to see it from the committee's perspective. I am not saying that it is incorrect. However, in terms of transparency, I am being objective about it.

If it is put out to tender, it is competitive and the Irish Prison Service can see what is the best value for money, because if it goes to the same supplier all the time, it does not know if it is getting value for money.